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METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
DEFUNCT UNITS
CLIMATE CHANGE STEERING COMMITTEE
Staff: Stuart A. Freudberg (202) 962-3340; e-mail: sfreudberg@mwcog.org
Appointed by Chair, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments:
Nancy M. Floreen, Montgomery County, Maryland, Chair
Maryland members: George S. (Tad) Aburn, Jr., Department of the Environment; Roger Berliner, Montgomery County; Camille A. Exum, Prince George's County; Judith F. Davis, Greenbelt.
In April 2007, Climate Change Steering Committee was created by resolution of Board of Directors to advise Board on strategies and goals for a regional climate change program. Committee was to measure local greenhouse gas emissions; study local impact of climate change; and evaluate feasibility of establishing a carbon reduction fund for Washington region.
In July 2009, Committee mission was assumed by Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee.
HOMELAND SECURITY & PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
Staff: Renee Y. Farrish (202) 962-3343; e-mail: rfarrish@mwcog.org
Terry J. Seamens, Takoma Park, Maryland, Chair (chosen by Chair, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in Jan., 1-year term), 2008
Appointed by Maryland county governments:
Montgomery County: Marc B. Elrich; Darlene Flynn; Thomas Street
Prince George's County: William A. Campos; Vernon R. Herron; Maj. H. P. Stawinski.
Appointed by Maryland municipal governments:
Bowie: Diane M. Polangin
College Park: Stephanie E. Stullich
Gaithersburg: Jud Ashman
Greenbelt: Edward V. J. Putens
Takoma Park: Terry J. Seamans
Selected by legislative delegations of Frederick, Mongomery & Prince George's counties: Karen S. Montgomery
In Dec. 2008, combined with Human Services Policy Committee to form Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee.
HUMAN SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE
In December 2008, merged with Homeland Security and Public Safety Policy Committee to form Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee.
JOINT WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW TASK FORCE
Staff: Ronald F. Kirby (202) 962-3310; e-mail: rkirby@mwcog.org
Appointed by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments & Greater Washington Board of Trade:
Kwame R. Brown and James W. Dyke, Jr., Co-Chairs
Ron Carlee, D.P.A.; Michael Daniels; Penelope A. Gross; Andrea C. Harrison; JayEtta Z. Hecker; Betty Ann Kane; John Mason; Patricia A. McGuire, J.D.; Peter T. Metzger; Constance A. Morella; Anthony T. Pierce; Bruce F. Romer; Emanuel L. Rouvelas; Peter A. Shapiro; Stuart L. Solomon; Anthony A. Williams.
In June 2010, Joint Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Governance Review Task Force was convened by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Greater Washington Board of Trade. Task Force was to review organizational structure of Transit Authority and consider how to make it more effective.
Task Force issued its report on Nov. 17, 2010.
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
Staff: Paul Desjardin (202) 962-3293; e-mail: pdesjardin@mwcog.org
Michael Brown, District of Columbia, Chair (chosen by Chair, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in Jan., 1-year term), 2010
Appointed by Maryland county governments:
Frederick County: David P. Gray
Montgomery County: Marc B. Elrich; Fariba Kassiri; Marlene Michaelson.
Prince George's County: David Byrd; Thomas E. Dernoga.
Appointed by Maryland municipal governments:
Bowie: Geraldine Valentino-Smith
College Park: Robert T. Catlin
Gaithersburg: Michael Sesma
Greenbelt: Konrad E. Herling
Rockville: Piotr Gajewski
Takoma Park: Josh Wright
Selected by legislative delegations of Frederick, Montgomery & Prince George's counties: one vacancy
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Metropolitan Development Policy Committee advised Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board on policy issues relating to planning, land use, forecasting, and economic development. Committee promoted regional coordination of land use, transportation and environmental policies.
PANEL ON ANALYSIS OF & POTENTIAL FOR ALTERNATE DEDICATED REVENUE SOURCES FOR WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (METRO FUNDING PANEL)
Appointed by Federal City Council, Greater Washington Board of Trade, & Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments:
Rudolph G. Penner, Chair
Gus Bauman; Thomas M. Downs; James W. Dyke, Jr.; Nuria I. Fernandez; J. Kenneth Klinge; John E. Petersen; Dale Susan Rosenthal; Major F. Riddick, Jr.; Michael C. Rogers; Pauline A. Schneider; Matthew S. Watson; James A. Wilding.
Mortimer L. Downey, Staff Director
1401 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 661-5308
e-mail: downey@pbworld.com
- Final Report, January 6, 2005
Panel on Analysis of and Potential for Alternate Dedicated Revenue Sources for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was authorized by Board of Directors of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in Sept. 2004. Panel, also known as Metro Funding Panel, considered funding options for region's public transit system.
Panel issued its recommendations on Jan. 6, 2005.
TASK FORCE ON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY ISSUES
Penny Gross, Fairfax County,Virginia, Chair
Staff:
Stuart A. Freudberg, Director of Environmental Programs, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
(202) 962-3340; e-mail: sfreudberg@mwcog.org
James W. Shell, Principal Water Resources Planner, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
(202) 962-3342; e-mail: jshell@mwcog.org
On July 14, 1999, Task Force on Regional Water Supply Issues was created by Board of Directors of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Board acted in response to serious drought-related conditions that affected water supply in metropolitan Washington region. Initially, Task Force charge was to review water supply policies, plans, programs, and regional drought emergency agreements.
Task Force reported its findings to Board of Directors on Nov. 10, 1999.
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